Ocala, Fla. -- The University of Lynchburg equestrian team took down Charleston, 6-3, on Saturday to become the 2026 NCEA National Champions!

The Hornets claim their fourth NCEA Championship title in program history, all in the last five years. Abby Zemp and Madeline Rubin were named the MOPs in both fences and flat, Rubin in the fences and Zemp in the Flat.

In the fences phase, Lynchburg riders produced consistently higher scores across the lineup, finishing with a team total of 419.3 compared to SDC's 377.7 and earning four points in the section. Madeline Rubin led the group with an 88 on Carino, supported by a panel of scores that ranged from the mid-80s to high 80s. Rebecca Collier followed with an 83.7 on Chapman, while Stella Patenaude added an 82.3 on Q. Amaya Bellfield contributed an 85.3 on Chief, giving Lynchburg another score in the mid-80 range. Mary Katherine Ragsdale rounded out the effort with an 80 on Callisto.

The flat phase saw a more even distribution of points, with both teams earning two points. Lynchburg riders again showed consistency throughout the lineup. Rebecca Collier posted an 81.7 on Gino, matching the score of her competitor. Kristen Palmer followed with a 78.7 on Candy, while Abigail Devlin added a 76.7 on Snookie. Abigail Zemp delivered the top flat score for Lynchburg with an 88 on Eleanor, with judges' marks reaching into the low 90s. Amaya Bellfield completed the group with a 74.3 on Major.

To view the complete results from today's championship meet, click here.

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